There is a dwelling of myth and magic

deep in the heart of the British countryside,

a place near Burnley

where Polytunnels do reside.

They are grown in this place near Burnley

in secret, tested by Hamsters and a six foot Guinea Pig,

chased by unicorns and frolicking maidens called Rebecca

and mused over by a comedian whose reputation is big.

The Polytunnel holds many secrets

in the place near Burnley,

a shorter commute for the weary traveller,

closer than Liverpool anyway, surely?

When research is over

and the comedian has mused his last thought

the scientist grab the six foot Hamster and Pig

and the thought of fun is then sought,

as they race them against Lady Rebecca

who holds the record as Britain’s number one Zorbing Queen,

down poly tunnels like a grand prix

in a place near Burnley, the comedian’s final scene.

Ian D. Hall 2015.